Nutrition News

May 06, 2021

Processed foods have continued to be a big part of the everyday diet, even with research showing how unhealthy they are. A study examines how much processed food ends up in a child’s lunch and school snacks.

November 11, 2020

A close look at the dietary needs of infants and toddlers and the recent nutrition guideline update.

September 25, 2020

A recent report reveals just how much sugar infants and toddlers are eating—and it’s not pretty.

September 25, 2020

A recent study investigates how fun stories and engaging playtime can help increase vegetable intake among preschoolers.

September 22, 2020

Even though they may be too old to participate in Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), a new study shows that the program can help older kids eat better, too.

September 22, 2020

For low-income families, securing an adequate supply of nutritious foods can be a challenge. There are public programs to help supplement grocery budgets, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) but do these help needy families improve their overall nutrition?

September 14, 2020

Parents and caregivers of children with feeding disorders face lot of hurdles. Pediatricians can help by providing family-centered holistic, well-rounded care that takes both medical and social issues into consideration.

September 14, 2020

Children who are eligible in Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and stay enrolled at least until age 2 years fare better than children who leave the program early, despite still being eligible.

September 07, 2020

A recent study investigating how foods impact gut health in children points to plant-based proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, and grains as key to a diverse and healthy microbiome.

September 07, 2020

A recent study investigates the quality of early childhood diets both at home and at school, and neither are where they need to be.